Summer is officially over and it is the start of a beautiful fall in the Midwest. The fall palette of colors that unfolds when I step out the door is overwhelming with its beauty. There are so many variations of colors. The trees range from bright green to fiery red to a mustard yellow. The …
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September 2012
The Emmys
Do you watch the Emmys? I do. Of all the award shows it is probably my favorite. (Except maybe when TV Land does anything that involves shows from the 70’s.) I like to watch television (Gasp!) so I actually know some of the shows/characters that are nominated each year. I don’t know a lot of …
A Souper Election Year
I am Barbara Felt-Miller and I approved this post. It is an election year and you can’t look anywhere without seeing something about the candidates. I understand that voting process is complicated. (I did see every School House Rock.) The part I don’t understand is why is there so much “smack talking.” People these days …
Chicago Gourmet 2012
As I promised last year, I was going to let you all know about some food event opportunities BEFORE they happen in case you were interested in attending. With that said, I wanted to remind you that Chicago Gourmet is in less than two weeks and tickets are still available. This is a great event …
Blister in the Pan
If you haven’t guessed by now, I was far from “cool” when I was a teenager. (I’m far from cool as an adult too but I embrace it now.) I wasn’t the gal with the coolest clothes or the best hair. And I was far from being as sophisticated as any of my peers. (Part …
Meatballs…the Memory
Meatballs. Did you ever see that movie from 1979? I wasn’t feeling well the other day and it was on one of the “classic” movie channels. (I always feel old when movies I grew up with end up on the classic channels.) I couldn’t resist cuddling up in my woobie and watching the whole thing. …
Fearless Eggplant Parmesan
I love Italian food but it is not something I actively seek when I am eating in restaurants. I am spoiled from years of my family’s cooking. It is rare that something can compare to the flavor’s I grew up eating. (I was never picky when it came to Mom’s sauce.) Over the years, I …
Laborless Watermelon Lemonade
Every now and then I get an email from a person asking if I could use more “prepared” items in my recipes. I’ve gotten suggestions about potato buds (what part is the bud?) And hints about modern conveniences like pre-cooked bacon and dehydrated onions. There are even stir-in mixes that can make your food taste …